Word: complement
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Similarly, Choi's liberal education would "perfect the few best souls through intense study of the few great books." Such a soul "will not need others to correct or complement him.... He will not hold opinions but know truth." Furthermore, since "most of us see truth and goodness too dimly to rely wisely on our own judgment...we must learn to see from those who saw clearly." And where is this font of knowledge? In "the exceedingly difficult works of Plato and Aristotle...
...actors are given a lovely set on which to perform, designed by Karl Eigsti. The elaborate facade of a huge garden room is a complement to the discussion of art and genre which proceeds within, what with its Roman arches, paired columns a la Michelangelo, and huge French doors one could imagine at Versailles. Most intriguing of all, a huge gleaming bronze pendulum swings slowly and mesmerizing lyacross the stage as the audience takes its seat, but disappears by the time the curtain raises for the first act. The image of that swinging ball remains impalpably, and the presence...
...free and complete individuals. Today this goal appears Sisyphean, even ugly. Who can--or even dares to--permanently transcend all partiality, particularity and perspective? A person who succeeds in this kind of education will not need to indulge in outward experiences. He will not need others to correct or complement him. He will have overcome, to a scandalous extent, ignorance of what is good and bad, better and worse, important and trivial, right and wrong. He will not become indiscriminate, but will learn how to discriminate justly. If he shows contempt for others, he will do it with reason...
...perfect complement to Hu, sophomore Troy Jones has the speed to get outside on halfback sweeps and matches up well one-on-one against opposing linebackers in passing situations...
...ideal complement to Skelton's short-to-medium range patterns, sophomore Kadar Lewis is the Crimson's deep threat. Unfortunately, Lewis has been hampered by health problems during the pre-season and his ability to play has yet to be determined. Nevertheless, the Harvard coaching staff is aware that the Crimson did not complete a pass of more than 40 yards last season--expect that to change this year...